King Sunny Ade, the well-known Juju musician, is not missing as some rumours have claimed.
His son and manager, Dayo Adegeye, confirmed on Tuesday that the musician is safe and doing well.
He firmly rejected the rumours about King Sunny Ade being kidnapped, describing them as false and harmful to the musician’s reputation.
The rumours had sparked concern over King Sunny Ade whereabouts, but Dayo Adegeye assured the public that his father was in good health.
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He also made it clear that the family is working to identify those behind the false claims and take the necessary actions.
Dayo stressed that King Sunny Ade is not involved in any kidnapping and remains focused on his music and legacy.
He reassured fans that the musician’s well-being is secure and urged the public not to worry.
The family and the artiste’s team are actively addressing the situation to protect his image.
“We want to assure the public that King Sunny Ade is safe and sound.
“There is no truth to the kidnapping rumor, and we are taking appropriate steps to address the situation and identify those responsible for spreading this false information,” he said.
King Sunny Ade, 78, started his music career in the 1960s and became a household name in the 1970s.
He is widely recognized for pioneering the Juju music genre and for blending traditional Nigerian sounds with Western influences.
Throughout his career, he has released over 30 albums and has been a significant influence on both African and global music scenes.
Some of his popular songs include Ja Funmi and Merciful God.
Ade’s contributions to music have earned him numerous accolades and cemented his status as one of the most influential musicians in Africa.
